Posted on 06/07/2013 5:36:06 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
Jason Collins will get the festivities started for the Boston Red Sox and their fans headed to Fenway Park for "Pride Night."
WEEI (h/t NBC Sports) reports that the former Boston Celtics player, who last played for the Washington Wizards, will toss out the first pitch.
The honor goes to Collins on "Pride Night," which will take place on Thursday in a game against the Texas Rangers. For more information, you can visit the website of Boston Pride, an organization that "produces events and activities to achieve inclusivity, equality, respect, and awareness in Greater Boston and beyond."
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FMCDH(BITS)
Why didn’t they just have Obama sashay out there and “throw” the first pitch?
Well... I sure am glad I’m a fan of the San Francisco Giants!!!!
Oh, wait...
A friend of mine was at the game. They only had the back entrance opened.
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